Abhishek Kumar

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Having spent over two decades in Business Aviation, worked into multiple verticals and taking up various roles, the journey has been good enough for Mr. Abhishek Kumar. He happily accepts that he feel blessed in life to get all good opportunities which shaped his career. Within the time span, he has played a very key role in all his assignments which has achieved him an accolade from the industry peers. In this candid interview, Mr. Abhishek Kumar, Business Leader talks with Vishal Kashyap, Managing Editor, Aviation World about his Aviation journey and shares his perspective on the evolving sector. Excerpts...

Q: Tell us about your journey into Aviation? How you started and about your professional associations?

A: I started my career in 2004. My first assignment was with a company involved in trading of aircraft parts and consumables. I was there on a short term contract to prepare a software for that company to minimise the wastage of consumables.

I made a software using FIFO (First In First Out) method and it worked well and saved a lot for that company. Started working with OEMs like Honeywell, Recaro Seats for their projects in India (As their authorised service center). This helped me to setup Spare Parts Business Unit in one of the leading MROs in India from scratch and converting the same into profitable entity.

I learnt the nuances of maintenance which further helped me to shape up my career in another MRO in New Delhi. Having learnt trading and maintenance the next step was to see what happens on the other side. So I joined one of the leading charter management company who just took over a NSOP. Worked tirelessly to add 11 aircrafts on the AOP during the COVID period.

Q: You have played an instrumental role at senior management level. How has been the experience in terms of opportunities and responsibilities?